Avocado Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Serves: 4

Ingredients


For the Dressing:

2 large cloves garlic minced
6 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. dried mustard or Dijon
1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado seeded, peeled and finely smashed

Crispy Fennel Chickpeas:

1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas (garbanzos) drained and air dried
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive plus for drizzling
1 tsp. fennel seed
1/8 tsp. flakey salt or to taste
4 small radishes thinly sliced
1 cup herbs such as dill, parsley, rosemary or a combination

For the Salad:

1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts cleaned and finely shredded
2 cups kale leaves chopped (if available)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados seeded, peeled, and sliced

Aged parmesan cheese

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.